The Pools Pod

By Jack Twydale

A podcast talking about Hartlepool United, hosted by Jack Twydale. I will be discussing the club's on-field performances past and present with a variety of guests each week.

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February 07, 2025 February 7
I am joined this week by Hartlepool Mail's Robbie Stelling to look over recent Pools news, including Anthony Limbrick stepping up, the 3UP campaign, recent results, and the upcoming fixtures.
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1h 8min
January 31, 2025 Joel Porter
I am privileged to bring you a special episode this week, as I am joined by Pools legend Joel Porter to look back at his highs and lows at the club.
He speaks about his early days in England, signing for Pools, and his time under Neale Cooper, before talking candidly about his frustrating time with injuries and putting aside his disappointment at having a request to leave rejected to score 23 goals in the 2008-09 season.
There's fond recollections of goals scored, the FA Cup, and his surprise return to the town for the ten-year reunion event in 2015.

A huge thanks to the man himself for his time - not one to be missed!
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1h 1min
January 24, 2025 January 24
Adam and Danny join me this week to look over our draw with Wealdstone, and the news of injury layoffs for Anthony Mancini and Joe Grey. We cast our eye to the next three games, and take a stab at predicting how they will pan out.
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28min
January 17, 2025 January 17
Thank you to Isaac and Mark for joining me at short notice this week! We have a ramble about transfers, some contract news this week, and take a look at the run ahead.
There's a few stories in there about following Pools too!
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39min
January 12, 2025 January 12
Another weekend without a game hasn't stopped us! Myself and Adam hand out player ratings for the first half of the season. Feel free to agree or disagree!
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1h 9min
January 04, 2025 January 4
After a Christmas break, I am joined by Daniel Cooper and James Daley - we ring in the New Year with a look back at wins over Yeovil and Oldham either side of a loss at Gateshead. We also chat about potential transfers now that the EFL transfer window is open, and analyse our upcoming fixtures.
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45min
December 20, 2024 December 20 - Hartlepool Mail
A Hartlepool Mail special this week, as I am joined by current Pools writer Robbie Stelling, and Pools reporter between 1999 and 2005, Sam Lee. We chat about past and present, including how coverage has changed over the years, stories in following the club, and the camaraderie between players, staff, and press. There's also time to speak about the current campaign, and how we think the team could do in the coming months.
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48min
December 13, 2024 December 13
I am joined this week by Daniel Cooper from radio station 'The Red', and friend of the pod Adam Davison. We chat about the FA Trophy exit in midweek, Lennie Lawrence's post-match thoughts, and selection headaches. With thanks to Daniel for allowing use of his post-match interview with the Pools boss from Tuesday's game.
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36min
December 06, 2024 December 6 - Poolies at Heart
I am joined this week by Stephen Poxon, freelance author and Pools supporter, to discuss his upcoming book 'Poolies at Heart'. The book is a celebration of Hartlepool United, as told by fans, former players, former managers, and many others who have contributed to the club.
Stephen has spoken to many people in writing this book, and shares a few compelling anecdotes about the likes of Danny Wilson and Ronnie Moore, while touching on how passionate everyone was - and is - about HUFC.
We also speak about the current season, and how Stephen follows the club from afar - St Albans to be exact!
With thanks to Stephen for his time - a fascinating chat about Poolies past and present!
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30min
November 29, 2024 November 29
I'm joined this week by Dan Nicholson and Paul Foster to reflect on Pools' victories over Solihull and Fylde, plus a look forward to the upcoming run of games leading into the New Year. We also chat about the current goalkeeping situation, the FA Trophy's worth, and a look back at the play-off final against Torquay!
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33min

FAQs about The Pools Pod:

How many episodes does The Pools Pod have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.